Theoretical models related to giftedness

This model proposes that intelligence has three levels: with intelligence (Level III) composed of several broad abilities (Level II) such as short-term memory or visual processing, which are themselves made up of narrower abilities (Level I abilities). IQ tests are used to identify the different components of intelligence.

Creative giftedness, as opposed to academic giftedness, would include three aspects: high aptitude in the field, creativity, and commitment.

Intelligence is said to be an individual's ability to adapt to life and cannot be validated solely by psychometric tests, but must include creativity and practical intelligence. IQ tests would test the analytical portion only.

This is a differentiated model between giftedness and talent. Giftedness would be an individual's exceptional abilities in at least one area. While talent refers to the skills developed in that area that rank that individual among the top 10% in that specific field.

Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences suggests that there are several types of intelligence.